Marzipan is the candy and ingredient of the season! It’s known in many countries outside of the United States as THE Christmas candy and used in all sorts of holiday baking. While marzipan is a favorite this time of year, it is eaten year-round. It’s a quick, no-fuss, no-bake candy that will impress almost anyone.Continue reading “How to Make Marzipan: Candy or Ingredient!”
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How to Make Candied Fruit Peels: Indulgence with Health Benefits
All things that make up the holiday season are reminders of my childhood. This jolly, peaceful time fills me with warm, fuzzy feelings that make me long for the past. Thus, every year at this time, I strive to engage in activities that take me back to those times that represented for me joy, peace,Continue reading “How to Make Candied Fruit Peels: Indulgence with Health Benefits”
Sinfully Rich and Silky 2 Way Mashed Potatoes
Do you have varying taste buds in your family? What if you could make one base mashed potato recipe and turn it into two? Look no further! Your problem is solved with my recipe for “Sinfully Rich and Silky 2 Way Mashed Potatoes” with variations to accommodate simple and mature taste buds alike. Our livesContinue reading “Sinfully Rich and Silky 2 Way Mashed Potatoes”
Gluten or Gluten-Free Rich and Flavorful Stuffing Alternative
Try this gluten or gluten-free rich and flavorful stuffing alternative. NO one should sacrifice. Do you have gluten and gluten-free eaters for your holiday meal? I do! Since I have recently discovered a gluten intolerance, I decided NOT to sacrifice my love for bread and holiday favorites. While I’m still learning how to bake gluten-freeContinue reading “Gluten or Gluten-Free Rich and Flavorful Stuffing Alternative”
The Berry Rolls: A Yeast Roll Made with Love
Recipe Updated 11/16/2022 It’s that time of year… My annual making and baking of “The Berry Rolls” is here. No, this roll doesn’t have any fruit berries in them, they are simply traditional southern American yeast rolls named after my grandparents for all of their siblings and descendants. While these rolls are my maternal grandma’sContinue reading “The Berry Rolls: A Yeast Roll Made with Love”
Fall, Football, and Food Equal the Mexican Bolillo
The Mexican Bolillo is the perfect fall tailgating sandwich bread and chili dunker. Forget the fancy, dainty croissant rolls. Fall and football need a standout bread or roll to resemble the season and withstand fall flavors and hearty dishes. For this post, I wanted to revisit the Mexican Bolillo and add some highlights since itContinue reading “Fall, Football, and Food Equal the Mexican Bolillo”
How to make Pan de Muerto with Updates and Tips
It’s that time of year! Warm spices, sweet, tangy citrus, and freshly baked yeast bread that permeates the house… The seasons have changed, and the holidays are here. I’ve always considered Halloween the kick-off festivity. Even in countries where Halloween isn’t as prominent, this time of year is as significant all over the world.Continue reading “How to make Pan de Muerto with Updates and Tips”
Let’s all remember like Mexico: Día de los Muertos Part 2
As promised, here’s Part 2 of Mexico’s weekend bake. Pan de Muerto summarizes the celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes the bones to represent us all at death and our loved ones who’ve passed on from this life. And, of course, it is food from which smells and tastes evoke many memories fromContinue reading “Let’s all remember like Mexico: Día de los Muertos Part 2”
How to Make Japanese Milk Bread
Learn how to make the Hokkaido Japanese Milk Bread complete with pictures and a video including a little history and baking tips.